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Archaeologists Digging Near Hadrian’s Wall Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Statue Depicting A Guardian Spirit

Researchers excavating the ruins of the Roman military fortress at Vindolanda believe the ancient sculpture depicts a Genius, a protective spirit that was said to bring prosperity and security.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 13, 2026

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Archaeologists Digging Near Hadrian’s Wall Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Statue Depicting A Guardian Spirit

Researchers excavating the ruins of the Roman military fortress at Vindolanda believe the ancient sculpture depicts a Genius, a protective spirit that was said to bring prosperity and security.

By Ella Spitz • July 13, 2026

Who Was Andrés Escobar, The Colombian Player Who Was Killed After Scoring An Own Goal In The World Cup?

Less than two weeks after accidentally scoring in his own team's goal at the 1994 World Cup, soccer player Andrés Escobar was fatally shot at a nightclub in Medellín — and the murder may have been retaliation for Colombia's elimination from the tournament.

By Braden Bjella • Jul 13, 2026

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Who Was Andrés Escobar, The Colombian Player Who Was Killed After Scoring An Own Goal In The World Cup?

Less than two weeks after accidentally scoring in his own team's goal at the 1994 World Cup, soccer player Andrés Escobar was fatally shot at a nightclub in Medellín — and the murder may have been retaliation for Colombia's elimination from the tournament.

By Braden Bjella • July 13, 2026

2,000-Year-Old Roman Sandals Were Just Found In Stunning Condition At An Ancient Mine In Spain

The researchers dated the soles, made of esparto grass, to three different time periods, ranging from the 4th century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E., proving that this specific type of sandal was used across many centuries.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 10, 2026

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2,000-Year-Old Roman Sandals Were Just Found In Stunning Condition At An Ancient Mine In Spain

The researchers dated the soles, made of esparto grass, to three different time periods, ranging from the 4th century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E., proving that this specific type of sandal was used across many centuries.

By Ella Spitz • July 10, 2026

Most Medieval European Women Could Either Marry A Man Or Become A Nun. Then They Found A Third Option

Beguines didn't take formal religious vows, but they lived together in communities called beguinages and devoted their lives to prayer and service.

By Braden Bjella • Jul 10, 2026

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Most Medieval European Women Could Either Marry A Man Or Become A Nun. Then They Found A Third Option

Beguines didn't take formal religious vows, but they lived together in communities called beguinages and devoted their lives to prayer and service.

By Braden Bjella • July 10, 2026

‘Nearly Erased From History’: This Famous Sculpture Of Cleopatra Disappeared For Over 100 Years. It Was Being Used As The Gravestone Of A Horse

Edmonia Lewis' 1876 sculpture The Death of Cleopatra received critical acclaim, but the work of art — and the artist herself — were then forgotten for over a century.

By Braden Bjella • Jul 9, 2026

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‘Nearly Erased From History’: This Famous Sculpture Of Cleopatra Disappeared For Over 100 Years. It Was Being Used As The Gravestone Of A Horse

Edmonia Lewis' 1876 sculpture The Death of Cleopatra received critical acclaim, but the work of art — and the artist herself — were then forgotten for over a century.

By Braden Bjella • July 9, 2026

Archaeologists In Thailand Just Unearthed A Pair Of Perfectly Intact Gold Rings That Date Back 2,000 Years

Archaeologists excavating the Don Yai Thong site believe that the rings once belonged to members of the Vaishya social class, the commoners of the Indian caste system who generally worked as merchants, farmers, and traders.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 8, 2026

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Archaeologists In Thailand Just Unearthed A Pair Of Perfectly Intact Gold Rings That Date Back 2,000 Years

Archaeologists excavating the Don Yai Thong site believe that the rings once belonged to members of the Vaishya social class, the commoners of the Indian caste system who generally worked as merchants, farmers, and traders.

By Ella Spitz • July 8, 2026

‘I Have This Sleep Schedule Now And It’s The Best’: Woman Says Our Ancestors Didn’t Used To Sleep Through The Night. Then She Explains Why

Historians have found references to "first sleep" and "second sleep" in historical documents as well as evidence that activities like chores and socialization took place in the middle of the night between these two blocks.

By Braden Bjella • Jul 8, 2026

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‘I Have This Sleep Schedule Now And It’s The Best’: Woman Says Our Ancestors Didn’t Used To Sleep Through The Night. Then She Explains Why

Historians have found references to "first sleep" and "second sleep" in historical documents as well as evidence that activities like chores and socialization took place in the middle of the night between these two blocks.

By Braden Bjella • July 8, 2026

Archaeologists In Italy Just Uncovered The 2,500-Year-Old Tomb Of A Warrior-Prince Who Was Buried With His Chariot

Elsewhere in this royal grave, researchers found a wealth of weapons, including a spear, sword, dagger, and axe as well as a helmet and bronze vessels that may have once held offerings of food.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 7, 2026

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Archaeologists In Italy Just Uncovered The 2,500-Year-Old Tomb Of A Warrior-Prince Who Was Buried With His Chariot

Elsewhere in this royal grave, researchers found a wealth of weapons, including a spear, sword, dagger, and axe as well as a helmet and bronze vessels that may have once held offerings of food.

By Ella Spitz • July 7, 2026

Archaeologists In Bulgaria Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Surgical Tool That’s Only Ever Been Found Once Before

Researchers exploring the Roman-era ruins of Heraclea Sintica have unearthed an 1,800-year-old bronze lithulkos, an ancient surgical tool used to remove bladder stones with a hook.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 6, 2026

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Archaeologists In Bulgaria Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Surgical Tool That’s Only Ever Been Found Once Before

Researchers exploring the Roman-era ruins of Heraclea Sintica have unearthed an 1,800-year-old bronze lithulkos, an ancient surgical tool used to remove bladder stones with a hook.

By Ella Spitz • July 6, 2026

Scientists Just Made A Major Breakthrough About Homo Naledi, But They Can’t Figure Out Why All Of Their Fossils Share One Unlikely Trait

A recent study found that every Homo naledi fossil found in a South African cave is female, raising questions about the early humans' biology and burial practices.

By Stacy Fernandez • Jul 2, 2026

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Scientists Just Made A Major Breakthrough About Homo Naledi, But They Can’t Figure Out Why All Of Their Fossils Share One Unlikely Trait

A recent study found that every Homo naledi fossil found in a South African cave is female, raising questions about the early humans' biology and burial practices.

By Stacy Fernandez • July 2, 2026

Archaeologists In Peru Just Found Freeze-Dried Potato Snacks Made By The Inca 500 Years Ago

The Inca were able to preserve potatoes for astonishingly long periods thanks to a groundbreaking method of exposing them to nighttime frosts followed by direct Sun in order to create a dehydrated product known as a "chuño."

By Ella Spitz • Jul 1, 2026

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Archaeologists In Peru Just Found Freeze-Dried Potato Snacks Made By The Inca 500 Years Ago

The Inca were able to preserve potatoes for astonishingly long periods thanks to a groundbreaking method of exposing them to nighttime frosts followed by direct Sun in order to create a dehydrated product known as a "chuño."

By Ella Spitz • July 1, 2026

Massachusetts Man Googles His Estranged Father. Then He Finds An Arrest Record For Attempted Homicide

Every year, Cody Jacob searches for his father's name online. This year's search returned an arrest record from 1998.

By Stacy Fernandez • Jul 1, 2026

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Massachusetts Man Googles His Estranged Father. Then He Finds An Arrest Record For Attempted Homicide

Every year, Cody Jacob searches for his father's name online. This year's search returned an arrest record from 1998.

By Stacy Fernandez • July 1, 2026